HR Assistant

About the role

The HR Assistant will provide essential administrative and operational support to the HR team at dsm-firmenich in Mumbai. This temporary contract position focuses on smooth execution of onboarding, compliance, employee engagement and exit processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the employee life‑cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end new‑hire onboarding, including PID creation, system access, Day 1 inductions and documentation collection.
• Coordinate with recruitment to transition candidates from offer acceptance to joining, scheduling introductory meetings with managers, buddies and IT.
• Generate routine HR reports on headcount, turnover and attendance; assist in building dashboards and presentations for leadership.
• Organise quarterly POSH committee meetings, take minutes, lead awareness sessions and ensure timely submission of statutory returns.
• Maintain internal communication channels, update the India Hub page, and plan Long Service Award events.
• Support wellness events, maintain mail distribution lists and perform general HR administrative tasks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or MBA (or equivalent) degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks during peak periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• A diverse, global team that encourages innovative thinking.
• Opportunities for personal growth and brand building on key HR projects.
• A supportive environment that values authenticity and inclusion.